Known as a leader, Watt keeping focus on football

Nov. 15, 2012

Lucas Watts / Matt Stephens/The Coloradoan

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Lucas Watts is one of the leaders of the Windsor football team. The senior helps carry the defensive effort as one of the emotional leaders from the linebacker position.

He is first on the team in tackles with 106, despite missing the first game with an injury. He was a key part of the 3A championship team a year ago and is looking for a trip to the state championship in Windsorís first season in 4A.

Here is a close-up look at the senior.

Question: How did you get hurt?

Answer: I was messing around with some of my friends and fell into my stone fireplace and slit my wrist.

Q:How bad was it?

A: I tore six of the tendons in my wrist.

Q:How hard was it to watch the game you missed?

A: It was bad. It sucked. It burned that first game, just watching. I couldnít handle it.

Q:How happy were you to play week 2 of the regular season?

A: I was pumped. When I heard I got to play against Fossil Ridge I was pretty fired up.

Q:What are your college choices looking like?

A: I went to the CSU campus. I really liked that. I like CSU. Iím talking to UNC a little bit, some small (Division) II schools. Weíll see where it lands after the season, I guess. Itís not really what Iím worried about right now.

Q:What is one stadium you would like to play in?

A: I want to play in Invesco (Sports Authority) at the state championship game, obviously.

Q:Favorite movie?

A: Iím going to have to go with ďStep Brothers.Ē Thatís a good movie.

Q:How do football and basketball compare for you?

A: Football is No. 1 right now. Definitely, I like basketball, but football is definitely my passion and what I love to do.

Q:How do workouts change for basketball and football?

A: Basketball, I have to be in a lot better running shape. Football, I had to bulk up in the offseason. Iím going to go (into basketball) too heavy.

Q:Is it fun getting to go right into basketball once football ends?

A: Iíve never been used to having a break in sports. Itís my last year. Itís kind of bittersweet that itís the end of it.

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